> At 02:02 PM 21/03/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> > > I just wondered what options are available to get a GPS co-ordinate
> > > collected in a moving vehicle back to a central base. Maybe a
> > > mobile phone,
> > > PMR (Public Mobile Radio) or pagers that have 2 way comms?
> Like a tracking
> > > device but could initiated by the driver or automatically. I
> am thinking
> > > specifically for the UK. This is not for production but for
> personal use.
> > > TIA for any replies
> >
> >         What kind of update rate are you looking for. Offhand, if you
> > want a low
> >update rate, you could use a GSM phone in the car calling a pager at the
> >other location. TTYL
>
> Circuit Cellar has adds for a 900MHz RF modem with a 40 mile range. You
> should look into those.

        Somehow I doubt a device capable of covering 40 miles can be used without a
license of some sort. TTYL

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